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An electron travelling in a uniform electric field passes from a region of potential V1 to a region of higher potential V2. Then

a
no change takes place in velocity component parallel to interface of two regions
b
direction of its motion remains unchanged but speed increases
c
direction of its motion may change but speed must be decreased
d
decrease in kinetic energy is proportional to V2−V1

detailed solution

Correct option is A

As the electron is going from low potential to high potential, its potential energy decreases, which results in increase in KE. Hence speed definitely increases. Direction of motion may or may not change depending on the angle at which it enters the other region. If θ is zero, then direction of motion remains same.vsinα=usinθ, but vcosα>ucosθso     α<θ, v=u

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